Hugh B. Conrad

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Hugh Conrad (rear) works a basketball clinic in conjunction with the U.S. State Department In Lahore. Pakistan, in 1966 with a member of the NAIA all-star team.

Hugh Conrad (seated) at introduction to the officiating clinics that he presented in Alaska as part of a U.S. Army program conducted through the Defense Department.

Hugh B. Conrad Sr.

Accomplishments

Began officiating in 1921 at age 15 and worked an estimated 3,000 games during more than a half century.

One of the most sought-after officials in scholastic and Eastern collegiate basketball and football. Joined the National Association of Approved Basketball Officials in 1924 after his graduation from Lilly High School.

Officiated his first high school game in 1926.

Worked 110 games in 1932 and on average worked 80 to 85 games a season.

After his retirement, instructed officials.

Became a member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO), eventually being elevated to president of the prestigious organization in 1964.

Helped form a local IAABO chapter in Cambria County.

Conducted approximately 300 clinics throughout the United States and the world.

His clinics were held in Alaska, Pakistan, Malaysia, North Borneo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokoyo, Nova Scotia, Hawaii, the Philippines, Korea, Japan and Vietnam.